Emergency Kit Essentials

The wedding emergency kit is a last minute savior in any tight squeeze, making sure it is fully stocked is an essential for any wedding.  Here is our guide of what to have handy.
                      

• SEWING KIT    
• MATCHES/LIGHTER
• SAFETY PINS                          
• SUPER GLUE
• LINT BRUSH/ROLLER           
• SCISSORS
• TIDE TO GO PEN                     
• RIBBON 
• TWEEZERS
• LOTION
• NAIL FILE
• Q-TIPS
• RED LIPSTICK
• BLISTER BLOCK
• CLEAR NAIL POLISH
• BAND AIDS
• NAIL POLISH REMOVER
• TAMPONS/MIDOL
• EXTRA EARRING BACKS
• SUNBLOCK
• SMALL MIRROR
• COTTON BALLS 
• DENTAL FLOSS
• HAIR TIES
• EYE DROPS
• COMB/BRUSH
• BREATH MINTS
• BOBBY PINS
• DEODORANT
• HAIR SPRAY
• PERFUME
• GRANOLA BAR

        

            

Baraat Time vs. Ceremony Time

Many couples often ask us to help with their invitations and a question we always get is what start time should they put down, baraat or ceremony?...Always put down the baraat start time. You want to make sure everyone is on time and guests know the ceremony will follow the baraat. Also, put down “Baraat Gathering” so guests will gather at a certain time then start the actual baraat a few minutes later. This ensures everyone will be on time for both the baraat and ceremony. If you put the ceremony start time then guests will show up for the ceremony time and no one will know about the baraat.

Lower Wedding Costs by Purchasing your Own Candles

A lot of brides have been asking on ways to lower decor costs for their wedding.  A smart solution is purchasing candles of your own!  Candles bring that right amount of lighting, romantically brightening any room .  Here is a link that offers candles in a variety of colors to match your event.
http://www.quickcandles.com/Set-of-72-Votive-Candle-Holders-72-Votive-Candle-p/c_set_72.htm

Pooja and Divaker

This past weekend one of our sweetest couples tied the knot. In front of an intimate group of friends and family Pooja and Divaker became husband and wife. The backdrop for the emotional ceremony was Gotham Hall, which was flushed with amazing lighting from Bentley Meeker in pink, purple and amber.

As always our friends at Atlas Floral created some amazing decor pieces, DJ Insomnia kept the party going all night and Bukhara Grill had guests going through the buffet line more than once!

And lets not forget about the amazing cake by Cake Alchemy, with layers of chocolate chip with passion fruit filling and red velvet with caramel filling. 

We want to wish Pooja and Divaker nothing but the best, they are such a special couple and we are so happy to have had the pleasure of working with them!

Wedding Shoes: Sparkle & Shine

You want to look the best that you will ever look on your wedding day. You have the perfect dress, the perfect jewelry, and the perfect man! You need the perfect pair of shoes to polish that look of perfection. If you want to sparkle and shine from head to toe, literally, here are a few great options.

Photo Booth Fun!

Many of our clients are choosing to have photo booths during their reception. These are always a big hit, especially when there are fun props involved!

Here are some great sites that offer a wide variety of things your guest can use to dress up and have fun with:

Michael's

Party City

Etsy

Luxurious Bridesmaids Gifts

Finding the right gift for your bridesmaids to say thank you can be a little difficult, especially with all the other wedding items on your check list. Here are some gifts that any bridesmaid would love:

1. Cashmere Shawl
2. La Perla Silk Pajamas
3. Tiffany Necklace
4. Louis Vuitton Key Chain
5. Burberry Silk Scarf
6. Gucci I-phone Case
7. MAC Airbook
8. Cartier Americaine Diamond Watch
9. Tory Burch Cosmetic Case
10. Kindle Fire

Indian Ceremony Terms

Here are some key terms that take place during a Hindu ceremony:

• Anterpat, a curtain separating the bride and groom who are standing opposite of each other.
• Hastamelap, a ceremony where the right hand of groom is placed in the bride's right hand whilst chanting the holy verses. At the end of this the priest will signal the removing of the cloth and the completion is announced by spontaneous beating of drums and with ladies from both families singing. The bride and groom then garland each other to complete the Hastamelap.
• Akhand Saubhagavati is a term for blessings.  Married women from the bride's family and the groom's family come and bless the bride by whispering "Akhand Saubhagyavati" in her ear, which means "Good luck, prosperity and a long happy life."
• Kanyadan, performed by the priest with the bride's parents, symbolising offering of the Kanya (bride) to the Ver (groom)
• Milni is the meeting of all the men from each family.
• Baraat is the groom's wedding procession.  It is customary for the groom to travel to the wedding venue on a mare, accompanied by his family members.
• Var Puja is a prayer that the groom performs before the ceremony for blessings from the lord Ganesh